Serving 255 students in grades 7-12, Porterville Military Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Porterville Military Academy's student population of 255 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Porterville Military Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porterville Military Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porterville Military Academy's ranking?
Porterville Military Academy is ranked #6946 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Porterville Military Academy often compared to?
Porterville Military Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Porterville High School, Monache High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Porterville Military Academy?
The graduation rate of Porterville Military Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Porterville Military Academy?
255 students attend Porterville Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Porterville Military Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Porterville Military Academy?
Porterville Military Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Porterville Military Academy offer ?
Porterville Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Porterville Military Academy part of?
Porterville Military Academy is part of Porterville Unified School District.
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